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Grants Manager at PEAS- Uganda
PEAS Uganda seeks to recruit urgently for the position of GRANTS MANAGER
Position Title:Grants Manager
Organization:PEAS Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Country Director with dotted line to the Director of Country Operations.
Application Deadline:Monday, 13 April 2015.
Organizational Profile:
PEAS (www.peas.org.uk)
is a dynamic charity with a mission ‘to expand access to sustainably delivered,
quality secondary education across Africa’. To do this, we build and manage the
fastest growing network of sustainably financed secondary schools in Africa,
with support from institutional donors, corporates, and government and private funders.
Our innovative financial model is pioneering in the field of Public Private
Partnerships in development of education.
ROLE SUMMARY:
This position sits across the wider PEAS team because it involves the
project management of both programmatic and operational grants and therefore
requires a detailed understanding of all these aspects of PEAS’ operations.
The post-holder is responsible for overseeing the effective implementation
of secured grants and support generation of new ones. The role ensures that
PEAS has an excellent track record of successful grant delivery that will
enable it develop stronger and new relationships with Trusts, foundations and
Institutional donors.
The role works closely with the Country Director, the in-country education
and operations leads and the in-country finance department (as well as others
as appropriate) to ensure that all the agreed grant goals are met effectively
and efficiently .The post-holder also works closely with different PEAS
departments (particularly the global fundraising, education and M&E
departments) in developing new applications, overseeing their effective
implementation, and in keeping on top of all reporting requirements.
(Full job description for the role can be obtained from PEAS
website:www.peas.org.uk)
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
·
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration, Financial Management, Project Planning and Managementor
equivalent experience in these areas.
·
A Master’s degree in the above
areas will be an added advantage.
·
Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in
the NGO sector with a strong focus on grants management.
·
Experience of working in project
management/implementation strongly desirable.
·
Understanding of the development
sector desirable.
·
Experience of working in a
multi-country team desirable.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
·
Ideal candidate will have
experience managing both private and public grants.
·
Problem-solving and strategic
thinking capabilities and attention to detail and a delivery-oriented approach.
·
Extremely strong English written
and verbal communication skills
·
Strong initiative and drive,
including confidence to make new approaches to funders.
·
Strong communication, influencing
and negotiation skills.
·
Strong interpersonal skills and
the ability to engage professionally with staff and funders
·
Ability to prioritize and work
both independently and as part of a team
·
Willingness to work to tight
deadlines, including under pressure
·
International experience, particularly
working across different cultures
·
Proven track record in working
collaboratively and effectively with partners, such as NGOs, as well as the
corporate sector.
Mode of application:
Interested applicants should submit a CV, with a cover letter outlining the
reasons for applying to:
The Human Resource Manager
PEAS Uganda, P. O. Box 23308, Kampala,
Plot 2881, Block 216, Ntinda Kisaasi,
Mumbejja Road opposite Ndere Centre.
OR : Send your Application and CV only to:
email: info-peasuganda@peas.org.uk
‘PEAS has a strict child Protection, Conflict of interest policy and Anti
-Corruption policies which All PEAS staff are expected to abide by ’
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 13 April 2015.
Kind note:
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted for interviews
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